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    Smoked Sausage in an Air Fryer (3 Ways)

    Published: Nov 21, 2022 · Modified: Aug 14, 2023 by Megan

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    3 ways to air fry smoked sausage that will give you an easy dinner in less than 30 minutes. Serve them on a bun, smothered in BBQ sauce, or with potatoes.

     Sausage in a bun, with potatoes and with BBQ sauce

    I'm giving you 3 different options on how to cook your smoked sausage based on how you feel that night!

    Serve a sausage link on a roll with your favorite condiments, smother sliced kielbasa in BBQ sauce and serve with veggies, or air fry some potatoes with the sausage for a hearty meal!

    Jump to:
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 👩‍🍳 My Favorite Brands of Smoked Sausage
    • How to Make…
    • 🥡 How to Store
    • 🥗 Sides
    • 🙋‍♀️ Questions?
    • Air Fryer Smoked Sausage (3 Ways)
    • More Easy Ways to Cook Meat!

    🥘 Ingredients

    Fully Cooked Smoked Sausage: There are so many kinds of smoked sausage, the options are endless. I listed a few of my favorite brands below.

    You can also cook raw sausage using these methods, but the cook times will be longer. Make sure your sausage is at least 160F before eating it.

    Smoked Sausage

    👩‍🍳 My Favorite Brands of Smoked Sausage

    Hillshire Farm: Their U-shaped smoked sausage is a classic from my childhood. They come in a ton of flavors and can be found at any grocery store. My favorites are Cajun Style Andouille, Chicken Hardwood, Polska Kielbasa, and Turkey Smoked.

    Store Brand: If you are lucky enough to live near a Wegmans, go now and pick up some of their sausages. They are so good, and there are so many options. If you don't live near Wegmans, try out your store's sausage brand. They are usually pretty good and have a lot of different flavors.

    How to Make…

    Air Fryer Smoked Sausage with buns in an air fryer

    Smoked Sausage in a Bun

    1. Preheat the air fryer to 375F.
    2. Place sausage in the air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 minutes.
    3. Add buns for the last 2-3 minutes.
    4. Let sausage rest for 3 minutes
    BBQ Air Fryer Smoked Sausage in an air fryer

    BBQ Kielbasa

    1. Preheat the air fryer to 400F.
    2. Cut sausage into ½" pieces. Toss with bbq sauce and place in the air fryer basket.
    3. Cook for 7-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking.
    4. Serve with more bbq sauce.
    Smoked Sausage with potatoes in an air fryer

    Smoked Sausage with Potatoes

    1. Preheat the air fryer to 375F.
    2. Cut potatoes quarters. Add them to a bowl with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne. Toss until the potatoes are well coated.
    3. Place potatoes in the air fryer basket and cook for 6 minutes, until they are soft and start to brown
    4. Shake the air fryer basket. Add sliced sausage and cook for another 8-10 minutes, or until they begin to brown

    🥡 How to Store

    Store any leftovers in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
    Reheat them using the methods above or in the microwave.

    🥗 Sides

    • Oven Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
    • Roasted Vegetables
    • Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze
    • Potato Salad
    • Potato Chips
    • Jiffy Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins
    • Mediterranean Rice

    🙋‍♀️ Questions?

    Can you air fry Hillshire Farms sausage?

    Yes, you can. Cut up the sausages into 1-2" slices and air fry them for 7-10 minutes at 400F.

    How long does it take to cook smoked sausage in an air fryer?

    Cook larger pieces of sausage at 375F for 8-10 minutes. Cook smaller pieces at 400F for 7-10 minutes.

    What temperature do you cook kielbasa in an air fryer?

    Slice the smoked kielbasa into 1-inch sections and cook it at 400F for 7-10 minutes!

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    Sausage in a bun, with potatoes and with BBQ sauce

    Air Fryer Smoked Sausage (3 Ways)

    3 ways to air fry smoked sausage that will give you an easy dinner in less than 30 minutes. Serve them on a bun, smothered in BBQ sauce, or with potatoes.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 People
    Calories: 315kcal
    Author: Megan
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    Ingredients
      

    Smoked Sausage in a Bun

    • 4 fully cooked smoked sausage links about 3-4oz each
    • 4 hot dog buns
    • Toppings: mustard relish, ect.

    BBQ Kielbasa

    • 14 ounces of smoked kielbasa sausage or smoked turkey sausage
    • 2-4 tablespoons of your favorite bbq sauce

    With Potatoes 

    • 1 lb golden potatoes
    • 14 oz smoked kielbasa sausage Cut into ½ inch pieces chunks
    • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

    Instructions

    Smoked Sausage in a Bun

    • Preheat the air fryer to 375F.
    • Place sausage in the air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 minutes
    • Add buns in there for the last 2-3 minutes
    • Let sausage rest for 3 minutes

    BBQ Kielbasa

    • Preheat the air fryer to 400F.
    • Cut sausage into ½" pieces. Toss with bbq sauce and place in the air fryer basket.
    • Cook for 7-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking.
    • Serve with more bbq sauce.

    With Potatoes 

    • Preheat the air fryer to 375F.
    • Cut potatoes quarters. Add them to a bowl with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne. Toss until the potatoes are well coated.
    • Place potatoes in the air fryer basket and cook for 6 minutes, until they are soft and start to brown.
    • Shake the air fryer basket. Add sliced sausage and cook for another 8-10 minutes or until they begin to brown.

    Notes

    nutritional information is for ¼ of a 14oz Hilshire Farm Polska Kielbasa Smoked Sausage 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 3.5oz smoked kielbasa sausage | Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.25g | Protein: 12.25g | Fat: 26.25g | Saturated Fat: 8.75g | Sugar: 5.25g
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    1. Lisa says

      April 02, 2023 at 9:51 pm

      5 stars
      To satisfy my crew I did all of these at once. The children and I wanted potatoes, but hubby wanted his on bread. Hubby's roll toasted during the preheat. Then while the potatoes cooked I prepped the sausage - one long piece for hubby and the rest sliced since it cooks at same temp/time. The chikdren wanted their meat plain, but when it came out I served mine with barbecue sauce. Everyone was satisfied. This story had a happy ending. Thank you very much

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      • Megan says

        April 03, 2023 at 12:16 pm

        Thank you for letting me know! I'm happy to hear it 🙂

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